Benchmark Salary Information

  • The number of Substance Abuse Counselors currently employed in Dover-Durham is 110.
  • Substance Abuse Counselors in Dover-Durham earn an average of $50,460 per year or $24.26 per hour.
  • The percentage of New Hampshire Substance Abuse Counselors who work in Dover-Durham is 5%.
  • The percentage of U.S. Substance Abuse Counselors who work in Dover-Durham is less than 1%.

Rankings for Dover-Durham

  • Ranks #2 in New Hampshire for salary and #1 when adjusted for cost-of-living.
  • Ranks #6 in New Hampshire for the number of psychologists employed.
  • Ranks #244 in the nation for salary and #72 when adjusted for cost-of-living.
  • Ranks #421 in the nation for the number of psychologists employed.

Compared to New Hampshire

Dover-Durham Substance Abuse Counselors earn an average of $50,460 or $24.26 per hour which is 5% more than the New Hampshire average salary of $47,610.

AverageDover-DurhamNew Hampshire% Difference
Hourly Wage$24.26$22.895.99%
Annual Salary$50,460$47,6105.99%
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics and U.S. Department of Commerce – 2022*

Compared to the U.S.

Dover-Durham Substance Abuse Counselors earn an average of $50,460 or $24.26 per hour which is 5% less than the U.S. average salary of $53,490.

AverageDover-DurhamU.S.%
Hourly Wage$24.26$25.72-5.68%
Annual Salary$50,460$53,490-5.66%
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics and U.S. Department of Commerce – 2022*

Salary Adjusted for Cost-of-Living

When adjusted for cost-of-living, Substance Abuse Counselors in Dover-Durham earns an average annual salary of $50,099 which compares to the New Hampshire average annual salary of $47,610. per year.

Cost-of-living in Dover-Durham is 1% higher than the New Hampshire average, which means Dover-Durham residents have an overall higher cost for food, housing, utilities and transportation compared to New Hampshire average.

  • New Hampshire average salary is $47,610.
  • New Hampshire cost-of-living adjusted salary is $45,907.
  • Dover-Durham average salary is $50,460.
  • Dover-Durham cost-of-living adjusted salary is $50,099.
LocationAverage Annual WageCost of LivingAdjusted COL Wage
Dover-Durham$50,460100.72%$50,099
New Hampshire$47,610103.71%$45,907
U.S.$53,490$53,490
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics and U.S. Department of Commerce – 2022*

Salary Ranges for Education and Experience

In Dover-Durham, 50% of Substance Abuse Counselors earn between $38,850 and $61,140 a year, depending on factors such as level of education, experience, location and place of employment.

About 10% of Substance Abuse Counselors earn more than $75,580, which is a rate for highly skilled, experienced and educated Substance Abuse Counselors.

Approximately 10% of Substance Abuse Counselors earn under $37,760, a rate generally reserved for less experienced or entry level Substance Abuse Counselors.

PercentExperienceEmployedAnnual Salary
10%Less than a Year11Under $37,760
15%2 – 4 years16$37,760 – $38,850
25%5 – 9 years28$38,850 – $48,380
25%10 – 14 years28$48,380 – $61,140
15%15 – 20 years16$48,380 – $75,580
10%20+ years11Above $75,580
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics and U.S. Department of Commerce – 2022*

Salary Compared to Related Professions

With an average annual salary of $50,460, Dover-Durham Substance Abuse Counselors tend to earn less than Health Care Social Workers ($62,510), and Social Workers ($53,130).

TitleAnnual Salary
Health Care Social Workers$62,510
Social Workers$53,130
Substance Abuse Counselors$50,460
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics and U.S. Department of Commerce – 2022*

FAQ for Dover-Durham Substance Abuse Counselors

The number of Substance Abuse Counselors currently employed in Dover-Durham is 110.

Substance Abuse Counselors earn an average of $50,460 per year or $24.26 per hour in Dover-Durham.

When adjusted for Cost of Living in Dover-Durham Substance Abuse Counselors earn an average of $50,099 per year or $24 per hour.

The types of psychologists that are paid the highest annual salary in Dover-Durham are Health Care Social Workers($62,510), Social Workers($53,130), Substance Abuse Counselors($50,460).


Additional Salary Reports for Substance Abuse Counselors in New Hampshire cities and Metros and U.S. States.

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